A new tour permit using Portage Cove Local Aimee Creelman was awarded a permit to develop a new tour option in Haines: forest bathing. “Forest therapy, forest bathing, has been described as something like a meditation in nature. It’s not a nature walk, it’s not a hike. It’s more of, following a standard sequence that […]
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Posted inPublic Safety, News
Inside the U.S. Coast Guard’s Aleutian encounter with China’s military — and what it means
The Chinese warships weren’t showing up on civilian radar. But the American commercial fishing fleet could still tell that something strange was happening in the Aleutian Islands last weekend. Crew on the fishing vessels picked out a U.S. Coast Guard cutter, the Kimball, steaming through the area at 21 knots, or nearly 25 miles an […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Story on business community pessimism was good, but portions lacked context
Thank you for your story on the report of pessimism in our business community. It’s always good to know what citizens are thinking. I’d just like to clarify that my references to political issues that have hit our town hard pertained to the severe cuts that the State of Alaska has made to our ferry […]
Posted inSoutheast News, Business & Commerce
Business survey shows Haines among the more pessimistic in Southeast
Haines is among the more pessimistic towns in this year’s annual survey of businesses in Southeast communities. About 42% of Haines’ business leaders who responded to the survey had a negative view of the town’s economic outlook and almost 20% expected they would need to cut jobs this year. That’s not necessarily surprising to Mayor […]
Posted inNews, Government & Elections
Ben Mallott to become new president of Alaska Federation of Natives on Oct. 1
Ben Mallott, the son of former Juneau mayor and Alaska lieutenant governor Byron Mallott, will become the new president of the Alaska Federation of Natives on Oct. 1, the organization announced Friday. The younger Mallott, who is also stepping into a role his late father previously served at AFN, will succeed Julie Kitka who is […]
Posted inHaines Borough, News, Local News, State of Alaska
Alcohol board denies Haines’ petition to raise cap on beer and wine licenses
After extensive public testimony, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted unanimously to deny a Haines Borough petition to raise the cap on beer and wine licenses, saying there had not been enough opportunity for the public, and existing license-holders, to weigh-in. The borough assembly voted to ask the state board for 10 more restaurant or […]
Posted inHaines Borough, Local News
Borough manager’s resignation is the latest in a string of exits from city administration
Last week, Haines Borough Manager Annette Kreitzer gave 60 days notice to the mayor and borough assembly. Her last day will be Aug. 12. Kreitzer, who said she was not willing to talk more about her reasons for leaving until closer to her end date, said in her resignation memo that she was disappointed that […]
Posted inDuly Noted
Duly Noted: Mosquito Lake community planning, missing skateboard returned, and Jet Boat Jamboree
News and notes from around the Chilkat Valley.
Posted inLocal News, Police, News
Public Safety building gets funding from state, but hurdles remain
Electrical capacity, failing walls, parking, and the potential for flooding in the event of a tsunami are all concerns for local police and fire personnel.
Posted inLocal News, Haines Borough, News
Borough staffing concerns mount
The shortage is causing worries about employee burnout, increase in mill rate.